court report
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 11, 2025, Leone Police Station received a distress call from a pastor reporting that he was allegedly assaulted by a man who was causing a disturbance in Nua & Seetaga.
The suspect was later arrested after fleeing the scene and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 4, 2025, a woman called the police station and reported that her brother allegedly threatened her younger sister with an axe.
The suspect was arrested after resisting arrest and later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV) ( As a class C Misd...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 4, 2025, traffic officers encountered a man walking in the middle of a busy road with a baby in his arms. The officers secured the main road in an effort to remove the child and the suspect safely.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 4, 2025, traffic officers encountered a man walking in the middle of a busy road with a baby in his arms. The officers secured the main road in an effort to remove the child and the suspect safely.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 5, 2025, the Leone Police Substation (LPS) received a call regarding a man who allegedly opened fire on a group of kids during curfew time.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Unlawful Use of Arms, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 27, 2025, a man walked into the Fagatogo Police Station and reported that Rubi Hanipale allegedly threatened to kill his 80-year-old father and burn their house down.
The suspect was later charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 1, 2025, a distressed woman called the Tafuna Police Station (TPS) and reported her husband, who allegedly threatened to cut her with a chainsaw and burn her.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 2, 2025, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) contacted Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged stabbing — and they would be transporting the victim to the hospital.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 12, 2025, Fagatogo Central Police Station (FPS) received a call from Customs at the Post Office in Fagatogo regarding a package that allegedly contained Marijuana.
Rachael Peters was later charged with Count 1: Possession of a Controlled Substance, a crime...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 30, 2025, an individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported a suspect who was allegedly causing a disturbance inside a store.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor...